VMware WinXP and security

[Matt Galvin]

WinXP will run under VMware just as if it were on the native hardware.
Yes, you still need AV if you want to be safe, and you should also
have your windows firewall turned on, especially if you used bridged
networking.

Matt


On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:18:37 -0500, amigian <m-yg at emailias.com> wrote:
> I am in the process of setting up VMware (under Ubuntu) to run Windoze XP
> for those few programs i need as a graphic designer. I am curious as to
> WinXp's security using it this way. For instance, would i still need AV,
> anti-spyware progs, and the like for it to be safe? Or does running WinXP
> through VMware under Ubuntu alleviate these security threats.
> 
> Thanks in advance for all responses.
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> Marc
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